Derby area engine swap

[Bus driver 84]

I've just bought a new 1600 single port for my bus and looking for a mechanic in the derby area who could put it in for me after my mechanic changed his mind on fitting it for me , basically the old block is knackered but all ancillaries are spot on , ideal job for a mobile mech or I could bring it to you within a reasonable radius , everyone I speak to "knows a guy" but I'm getting worn out with being let down or just generally messed about , please help if you can its an ideal little job for someone , thanks

 

[StuF]

Can you not have a go at it yourself? - not a difficult job to remove and install a new engine.

I have removed mine a number of times with just basic tools and a trolley jack by myself
Great way of learning about your bus and engine

There are several articles online that explain it all but basically it involves the following

Jack up rear of the bus
Position on axle stands
Remove oil bath airfilter
Remove and clamp fuel lines to carb from tank
Label and disconnect battery and wiring (alternator/carb/coil/oil pressure switch and so on)
Disconnect throttle cable and push through fan housing hole
Remove rear valence
Position a jack under the gearbox mount and support the engine/gearbox
Remove 3 x engine moustache bar bolts
Jack engine & gearbox up enough to remove engine support bar from bus
Lower engine/gearbox enough to get access to the 2 upper attachment bolts (starter motor and behind the fan shroud)
Raise gearbox and position an axle stand underneath to hold it secure and level
Now position the jack under engine, support the weight and remove the 2 remaining gearbox attachment nuts
The engine can now be pulled to the rear, released from the gearbox and lowered out of the rear of the bus

Swap over ancillaries for your new engine, tinware/dizzy/carb/clutch/pressure plate and so on then refit

Whilst doing this you can renew the clutch release bearing or upgrade it to a late bay version, change the gearbox oil and fuel filter and have a good look around the engine bay for any other issues. Many replace their fuel lines if the old ones are in an unknown condition or not R9 spec

Easily done in a day or if you are taking it nice and easy over a weekend from start to finish

Doing it yourself will give you confidence and a better understanding of how it all goes together
If you do get stuck there are always peeps on here who would be able to help

 

[Bus driver 84]

I've been toying with the idea I really have but it's the ancillaries / timing etc combustion side of things I'm worried about , I'm a plumber by trade so have a mechanical idea but never really had anything to do with engines before , I appreciate your help and will keep you posted as I've just now decided to give it a go! Also I nearly forgot should I be buying new plugs and gaskets for the job day reckon ?

 

[paul_q]

Totally agree best way to learn about your bus and how it works. Get a good manual and go through what to do beforehand.

 

[StuF]

Take a look at some of the build threads on here if you get stuck.
Mine has a few pics on it of me taking the engine out, working on the gearbox and so on.
If you get stuck post away and upload some pics of what issues you are having

Good luck and try to enjoy the process - slow and methodical is the key
Much more straightforward than you would think

 

[Bus driver 84]

Right well I've got it to a point ready to jack up and pull out I have the infamous four bolts but I'm 100% convinced the rubber bushed engine support has to be released too although I can't find any mention of it in the volksworld how to feed , beginning to get into this lark !

 

[StuF]

The only things attaching the engine to the bus/gearbox are the 3 x moustache bar bolts and the infamous 4 bolts
2 on the underside of the gearbox, the starter motor bolt and a tricky one behind the fan housing
Get some pics up of your progress 8)

 

[Bus driver 84]

Thanks for the advice the engines out and ready for the ancilleries to be swapped over , I've got all new gaskets and I've even made provisions to change gearbox oil I will upload some photos when I figure out how ,
Is their a particular order I should do the swap , I'm thinking I should start with tinware then exhaust , or maybe it doesn't matter I'm not sure
Thanks again for your help guys I'm actually enjoying this

 

[StuF]

Glad you are enjoying it
You will need a special tool to drain the gearbox oil - make sure you loosen the fill hole before removing the drain hole!
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[Bus driver 84]

Having a spot of bother with the moustache bar of all things!